Entry requirements

Semester Abroad

To be eligible to participate in a semester abroad program you must meet the following criteria presented in the table below.

Please note: for Engineering and Law students (single and double degree), the minimum requirements are slightly different - please see below for more information. If you are looking to study language units whilst overseas and have them contribute towards your language studies, you will need to receive study plan approval from your language coordinator prior to submitting your application in MAP.

*Honours students need to discuss their eligibility with their Honours supervisor or relevant Honours contact person, as well as Monash Abroad as eligibility may differ.

Eligibility criteria for Semester Abroad programs

(Semester or Year on Exchange or Study Abroad)

Undergraduate

Postgraduate by coursework

Of good academic standing

✔

✔

Minimum WAM at time of application in MAP* #

60%

n/a

Minimum WAM at the end of the semester in which you apply#

60%

60%

Minimum credit points completed at time of application in MAP*

18

n/a

Minimum credit points completed by the end of the semester in which you apply

n/a

18

Minimum credit points completed at time of program commencement

36

36

Sought Course Advice from faculty/faculties

✔

✔

Study plan approved by faculty/faculties

✔

✔

Satisfy any additional faculty requirements

✔

✔

Satisfy any host institution / campus requirements

✔

✔

Study equivalent of 18 – 24 credits per semester whilst overseas

✔

✔

Attend ‘First Step’ Session by end of semester in which you register

✔

✔

*At the time of application refers to the Part A deadlines (April 30th / October 15th) as outlined on the How to Apply page.

# If you're applying for semester exchange to Japan, you must have a minimum WAM of 65%.

Special considerations

Not be subject to academic misconduct or any undischarged academic misconduct;

Not be subject to ‘Unsatisfactory Academic Progress’; or if you have completed less than 2 semesters at Monash, have not failed 50% or more of your enrolments at Monash (at time of application for the program)

You must have and maintain good academic standing at point of application and throughout the semester abroad process.

Students studying Business can only undertake elective units while on exchange.

If you are enrolled in a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Pharmacy you cannot currently go overseas on exchange or study abroad, you can however register to do an Intercampus Exchange to Monash Malaysia.

Some faculties/schools may not permit you to undertake overseas study in the final semester of your course; check with your faculty or school before registering.

If you are currently on intermission you may be able to register; contact the Monash Abroad office first to check eligibility.

If you are a Monash part-time and/or off-campus learning student you can participate in the exchange program but must study a full-time load of on-campus units while overseas. Open University students are not eligible.

You may not undertake any Distance Education or Off-Campus Learning units at Monash while you are on your overseas program.

You can only apply for semester exchange to Japan if you are enrolled into Japanese Studies units at Monash for past, current or following semester. The only exception is if you have been selected as a New Colombo Plan Scholar. All other students are ineligible to apply for exchange in Japan.

You must have a WAM of at least 65% in order to be eligible. This is due to higher and stricter entry requirements as set by our partner universities in Japan,

The following credit requirements apply for transfer students. To register for semester abroad, you must have;

completed at least 18 Monash University credits by the end of the semester in which you register,

achieved at least a 60% WAM by the end of the semester in which you register, and

completed 36 Monash University credits at the time of program commencement.

For example: in 2017, Student A studies at a non-Monash university and successfully applies to transfer to Monash University at the end of the year. In Semester 1 of 2018 (their first semester with Monash), they will need to complete at least 18 Monash credits and achieve a minimum 60% WAM by the end of the semester. They will also be required to stay on track and complete 36 Monash credits by the time of program commencement.

If you have transferred into a Law or Engineering degree (double degrees included), you will need to ensure that you satisfy those additional requirements as well.

Only Monash University grades are used to determine your WAM. You must be able to provide an official copy of your transcript from your previous studies when you register for semester abroad.

First Step sessions are run weekly during Semester 1 and Semester 2, and provide advice on the suite of overseas options available, key considerations in selecting a program/host location, and steps required for registering.

To determine host university allocation, eligible students will be ranked according to:

WAM as shown on your statement of results at the end of the semester in which you register

Previous participation in Monash’s semester abroad program

Response to the Statement of Purpose

Other criteria relevant to specific exchange partners. Some may require more units to be completed or a higher minimum average mark, either for all students or just for specific disciplines. Check the program brochure in ‘Academic Restrictions/Special Considerations’ before registering.

If your first preference host university is not available, you will be nominated for your second preference and asked to submit a new study plan. If your second preference is not available, you will be contacted to discuss further options.

International students studying at Monash receiving funding through the Australia Awards are unable to participate in Monash Abroad. International students sponsored by their government should check with their sponsor to see whether they are able to participate in the student exchange program.